EPISODE 1: PARANOID

Disclaimer: Refer to Chapter 1

A/N: I got a review that gave mention to my inaccuracy in reference to Logan's condition. I'm sorry if I offended anyone if I was incorrect, I do these stories as a hobby and I haven't done any extra research into the area of disabilities and restrictions that are of effect. In future, I will remember what 'aaarrrhhh' said.

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"Max, Logan I need to talk to you somewhere." Jondy looked frantic. It was obvious that something happened with Brad. But Max started to wonder why Jondy would ask for Logan to talk to about Brad.

Max and Logan got up immediately and headed over to the elevators. "'Jade', what's the matter." Logan asked the question first as they stepped into the empty elevator and pushed the close button and the floor the car park would be on.

"Brad called me Jondy, he called me Jondy instead of Jade! He knows something! He knows something!" Jondy's tone spoke with fright and Max involuntarily came to her sisters aid and put her arm around her arm.

"Jondy, slow down. He just called you Jondy, more than likely because Max was calling you Jondy. I'm sure he just overheard Max, that's it." Logan was forever the voice of reason.

"Yeah, Logan's right. He must have just heard me say your name. I mean, he likes you right. The entire night he's been watching your every move and that's cause he likes you, no doubt he just overheard me." Max tried to ease her sister by rubbing her shoulder.

"Yeah, but still, I got to be careful. I've gone through so much and sacrificed too much to just let someone take me away from this place. This is my home; this is where I belong, where I fit best. I have to be solid in making sure no one finds out about me." Jondy stepped away from Max and walked to the other side of the lift. "Max, Logan, if someone knows about me they will hunt me down and kill me. They will destroy everything they can to get to me. If there is even a chance someone knows who I am, they might try to hurt my family, my friends. If Brad is that person, I have to deal with him so to protect those I love and myself."

"Jondy, I don't think there is anything to worry about just yet. I can get in touch with my informants and track down information on this Brad if you'd like but I'm sure we'll find nothing." Logan always knew the right words to say. Max decided she better make sure her sister was settled.

"Jondy, it's late and you're obviously stressed out. Maybe it's best to just go home and relax. Let Logan and I check Brad out. I can go and see where he lives, check him out to see if there is anything lose. Logan has heaps of people he can talk to, the guy never leaves his computer at home, he has this whole world inside his computer! Max tried to lighten the situation so Jondy would relax and it seemed to work.

"Okay. I'll give you his address; maybe you can help me stress less. Gosh, you must think I'm paranoid. This is Australia, Manticore have no connections here. We are absolutely fine, right?

"Right, so lets go get your car and we'll take care you." Jondy got the keys out of her bag and pressed the car alarm. The Holden Monaro blinker flashed and Logan stood back and again admired the car.

"By the way Jondy, I think you might feel better if maybe I drove us home." Logan's was trying not to look pleading.

"Logan, I may be stressed, but there is no way I'm letting an American who only knows how to drive on the right side of the road drive my baby Monaro." Jondy smiled as she opened the driver's side door.

"She is definitely your sister." Max laughed at the remark Logan directed at her.